This detailed Tarrant County map shows the location of Tarrant County in north-central Texas and highlights its major cities, roads, highways, rivers, lakes, and surrounding counties. Fort Worth, the county seat and largest city, is prominently displayed along with Arlington, Euless, Grapevine, Southlake, Keller, Bedford, Mansfield, and other communities. Major transportation routes, including Interstate 20, Interstate 30, Interstate 35W, Interstate 820, and important U.S. and state highways, are clearly marked. The map also identifies Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport, parks, lakes, and county boundaries. Surrounding counties including Denton, Dallas, Ellis, Johnson, Parker, and Wise are labeled for geographic reference. This map is useful for students, travelers, researchers, businesses, and anyone interested in understanding Tarrant County's geography and transportation network.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Tarrant County |
| State | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Founded | December 20, 1849 |
| Incorporated | August 1850 |
| Population | 2,248,466 (2025 estimate) |
| County | Fort Worth |
| Area | Approximately 902 sq. mi. |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | Primarily 760xx, 761xx and 762xx |
| Area Code | 214, 469, 682, 817, 945, 972 |
| Known For | Fort Worth, cattle and Western heritage, aerospace, business, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area |
| Major Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) |
| Climate | Humid subtropical; hot summers and generally mild winters |
| Nickname | No widely recognized official county nickname |
| Major Highways | I-20, I-30, I-35W, I-820, US 287, US 377, SH 121, SH 183, SH 161 |
| Nearby Border | Denton, Dallas, Ellis, Johnson, Parker, Wise |
| Major Attractions | Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth Cultural District, Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth Zoo, AT&T Stadium, Six Flags Over Texas, Globe Life Field |